The
book’s publication will mark the three-year anniversary of owner Greet
Pauwelijn (above) and her family’s move to New Zealand – a country, she says, that has
been incredibly supportive of her endeavour to become an independent publisher.
Award-winning Belgian
children’s author Dirk Nielandt chronicles the adventures of Sir Mouse, a
stubborn knight, and her long-suffering friend, Dragon.
Mouse has a sword. She
wears a suit of armour. She is a knight. She is bold Sir Mouse. Dragon does not
have a sword. She does not wear a suit of armour. She is just Dragon. Join Sir
Mouse and Dragon as they rescue Prince, outwit Cat, have a fancy dress party,
and learn all about knighthood, friendship, and the true meaning of happily
ever after. Sir Mouse to the Rescue is a book of bold adventures
and comical tales for emerging readers, both boys and girls.
Nielandt’s
years as a scriptwriter for Belgian television – including a stint on the Dutch
version of Sesame Street – have enabled him to perfect the art of
witty and quick-paced conversation that makes this book so entertaining.
However, it is
internationally acclaimed illustrator Marjolein Pottie’s distinctive
illustrations, created through a combination of collage and paper-cutting
techniques, which bring Nielandt’s quirky characters to life and transform Sir
Mouse to the Rescue into a work of art.
Both Nielandt and
Pottie’s works have been translated into numerous languages. Book
Island is pleased to present New Zealand with Sir Mouse to the
Rescue in both English and Dutch.
“Children and adults alike will
recognise and warm to the delightfully portrayed friendship between audacious
Mouse and thoughtful, acquiescent Dragon. We’ve all observed Mouse-Dragon
friendships. In fact, most of us are either Mouse or Dragon at one time or another.” – Johanna Knox
Kapiti Coast Book Launch, 11 November – ALL WELCOME
Book Island’s
first three titles – Sammy and the Skyscraper Sandwich, Sir Mouse
to the Rescue, and Bernie and Flora will be launched at 2pm,
Sunday 11 November at Raumati South Memorial Hall, Tennis Court Road, Kapiti
Coast. The launch will include, among several
other exciting activities for children, sword and princess hat making and the construction of our own gigantic, recyclable
sandwich (based on Sammy
and the Skyscraper Sandwich). Please bring up to 5 clean, dry,
recyclable items (not glass) from your green bin. Make sure you write your name
and e-mail address on them to be in the draw to win a Book Island prize. To acknowledge the books’ Belgian origins we will also be singing Dutch
and Flemish children’s songs, and six hundred Belgian crepes have been ordered.
Please check out the Book Island website for more details about this launch: www.bookisland.co.nz.
Wellington Book Launch, 19 November – ALL WELCOME
The books will also
be launched at The Children’s Bookshop, Shop 26, Kilbirnie Plaza, Kilbirnie on
Monday 19 November, 7.30–9.30pm. At the event, Book Island publisher
Greet Pauwelijn will be giving a talk about Belgian children’s book
illustrations. This is a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at
the art of illustrating – so don’t miss out!
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